Recent posts by James Queally/The Star-Ledger - NJ.comtag:profile.nj.com,2015:jqueally/57812015-03-03T20:21:41ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceComplaints against Newark police officers continue to decline for fourth year tag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.130665022014-06-01T12:00:00Z2014-06-01T12:00:00ZThe ACLU, however, says the decline is so precipitous it raises a red flag, particularly given the track record of the department’s internal affairs unit.
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The ACLU, however, says the decline is so precipitous it raises a red flag, particularly given the track record of the department’s internal affairs unit.
Pot candies, wax add fuel to NJ marijuana legalization fighttag:www.nj.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/1607.128775552014-05-11T04:06:03Z2014-05-11T04:06:03Z Dubbed "jollies" and "budder," the substances have been linked to several house fires and other incidents in New Jersey, police and experts said.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
Dubbed "jollies" and "budder," the substances have been linked to several house fires and other incidents in New Jersey, police and experts said.
Bail raised to $500,000 for Newark babysitter charged in connection with death of girl, 4tag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.128755092014-05-09T19:03:24Z2014-05-09T19:03:24ZJudge Marilyn Clarke said she considered 38-year-old Sakita Covington a "danger to the community" and increased her bail to $500,000jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
Judge Marilyn Clarke said she considered 38-year-old Sakita Covington a "danger to the community" and increased her bail to $500,000
Newark 4-year-old was trapped in folding bed after baby sitter allegedly abandoned her, sources saytag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.128681962014-05-08T22:56:00Z2014-05-08T22:56:00ZNaira Bennett, 4, died Wednesday night of injuries suffered when she was became trapped inside a folding bed that snapped shut on her, sources told The Star-Ledgerjqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
Naira Bennett, 4, died Wednesday night of injuries suffered when she was became trapped inside a folding bed that snapped shut on her, sources told The Star-Ledger
Newark Police capture suspects in February murdertag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.128474132014-05-06T16:50:39Z2014-05-06T16:50:39ZRichard Carrera, 31, of East Orange, and Mark Hoskins, 26, of Paterson, were both captured on Monday and charged in the Feb. 8th killing of 26-year-old Reylin Torres.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
Richard Carrera, 31, of East Orange, and Mark Hoskins, 26, of Paterson, were both captured on Monday and charged in the Feb. 8th killing of 26-year-old Reylin Torres.
Prosecutors identify Newark homicide victimtag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.128415552014-05-05T20:05:14Z2014-05-05T20:05:14ZAlexander Toledo was shot and killed after an unidentified man approached him and opened fire around 1 p.m. on Sunday in the 200 block of North 7th Street.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
Alexander Toledo was shot and killed after an unidentified man approached him and opened fire around 1 p.m. on Sunday in the 200 block of North 7th Street.
Suspect struck, injured by Newark police cruiser after chasetag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.128415072014-05-05T19:54:04Z2014-05-05T19:54:04ZThe suspect, who was not identified, was struck by an unmarked city police cruiser around 1 p.m. in the 200 block of 9th Street.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
The suspect, who was not identified, was struck by an unmarked city police cruiser around 1 p.m. in the 200 block of 9th Street.
28-year-old Newark man shot dead outside his hometag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.128333712014-05-04T22:45:40Z2014-05-04T22:45:40ZA spokeswoman for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said the man died of an apparent gunshot wound on North 7th Street.
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A spokeswoman for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said the man died of an apparent gunshot wound on North 7th Street.
Tensions between Newark police director, chief boil over at promotion interviews, sources saytag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.128146052014-05-03T11:00:00Z2014-05-03T11:00:00ZSources told the Star-Ledger Director Sheilah Coley told Chief Ivonne Roman she was suspended, but a city hall spokeswoman said Roman is "not under any form of suspension."jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
Sources told the Star-Ledger Director Sheilah Coley told Chief Ivonne Roman she was suspended, but a city hall spokeswoman said Roman is "not under any form of suspension."
Newark City Hall statement: Police Chief not suspendedtag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.128134822014-05-02T23:30:04Z2014-05-02T23:30:04ZEarlier today, three law enforcement sources told The Star-Ledger than Newark Police Director Sheilah Coley suspended Roman after an argument over promotional procedures spun out of control at police headquarters. jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
Earlier today, three law enforcement sources told The Star-Ledger than Newark Police Director Sheilah Coley suspended Roman after an argument over promotional procedures spun out of control at police headquarters.
Newark police director suspends police chief after argument over promotions, sources saytag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.128113282014-05-02T19:00:36Z2014-05-02T19:00:36ZThe dispute began when Coley started interviewing sergeants and lieutenants who could be considered for promotions and did not include Roman in the discussions, three law enforcement sources with knowledge of the situation said.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
The dispute began when Coley started interviewing sergeants and lieutenants who could be considered for promotions and did not include Roman in the discussions, three law enforcement sources with knowledge of the situation said.
Retired cop, 70, charged in bank robbery, accused of several crimes after leaving forcetag:www.nj.com,2014:/morris/index.ssf/4365.128052202014-05-01T23:37:00Z2014-05-01T23:37:00ZHarry E. Schnitzer, who retired from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office in 2002, was accused of entering the bank at about 10 a.m. Wednesday, demanding money and threatening to draw a weapon, police said.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
Harry E. Schnitzer, who retired from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office in 2002, was accused of entering the bank at about 10 a.m. Wednesday, demanding money and threatening to draw a weapon, police said.
Newark Fire Department hosts 8th annual disaster drill for NJ firefighterstag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.128016582014-05-01T18:05:00Z2014-05-01T18:05:00ZIn this year's drill, firefighters were tasked with navigating the remains of the destroyed "Metro City Power & Gas" facility while safely rescuing mannequins posing as "victims," shoring up walls to avoid further collapses after the mock explosion and rescuing vehicles trapped under debris.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
In this year's drill, firefighters were tasked with navigating the remains of the destroyed "Metro City Power & Gas" facility while safely rescuing mannequins posing as "victims," shoring up walls to avoid further collapses after the mock explosion and rescuing vehicles trapped under debris.
Newark man seriously injured during early morning burglarytag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.127854822014-04-29T21:52:01Z2014-04-29T21:52:01ZThe victim was found motionless and suffering from multiple injuries when officers responded to reports of a burglary at a home on 11th Avenue between South 9th and 10th streets around 1 a.m., said Sgt. Ronald Glover, a city police spokesman.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
The victim was found motionless and suffering from multiple injuries when officers responded to reports of a burglary at a home on 11th Avenue between South 9th and 10th streets around 1 a.m., said Sgt. Ronald Glover, a city police spokesman.
Belleville councilwoman's alleged racist tirade authenticated by forensics lab, mayor saystag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.127824112014-04-29T17:04:17Z2014-04-29T17:04:17ZCouncilwoman Marie Burke allegedly made several racist remarks on the phone call. An outside forensics lab has confirmed the voice on the tapes belongs to Burke, according to township mayor Raymond Kimble.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
Councilwoman Marie Burke allegedly made several racist remarks on the phone call. An outside forensics lab has confirmed the voice on the tapes belongs to Burke, according to township mayor Raymond Kimble.
Former Newark Internal Affairs boss target of investigation, accused of racist remarkstag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.127698192014-04-28T11:00:20Z2014-04-28T11:00:20ZThe allegations against Deputy Chief Joseph Tutela, who ran Internal Affairs during a stretch of time when the American Civil Liberties Union documented massive shortcomings in Internal Affairs, do not mark the first time he has been accused of misconduct.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
The allegations against Deputy Chief Joseph Tutela, who ran Internal Affairs during a stretch of time when the American Civil Liberties Union documented massive shortcomings in Internal Affairs, do not mark the first time he has been accused of misconduct.
Federal air marshal accidentally shoots self in leg in West Orangetag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.127688792014-04-27T22:45:03Z2014-04-27T22:45:03ZThe marshal, who was not identified, suffered non-life threatening injuries after the shooting occurred around 10:30 a.m. inside of an office building on Rooney Circle, said West Orange Police Sgt. David Palmere.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
The marshal, who was not identified, suffered non-life threatening injuries after the shooting occurred around 10:30 a.m. inside of an office building on Rooney Circle, said West Orange Police Sgt. David Palmere.
Abandoned as a newborn in a Newark McDonald's 36 years ago, Pa. man seeks his momtag:www.nj.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/1607.127668112014-04-27T17:30:35Z2014-04-27T17:30:35ZVolk has launched a social media campaign and gained the attention of several Pennsylvania television stations in hopes of finding anyone who can help him reach that same happy ending.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
Volk has launched a social media campaign and gained the attention of several Pennsylvania television stations in hopes of finding anyone who can help him reach that same happy ending.
EMT at Woodbridge center for the disabled charged with thefttag:www.nj.com,2014:/middlesex/index.ssf/4364.127379592014-04-24T18:40:44Z2014-04-24T18:40:44ZMartha Gonzalez, an EMT at Woodbridge Developmental Center, was charged theft by deception and falsification of government records earlier this month, according to Nicole Brossoie, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Human Services. jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
Martha Gonzalez, an EMT at Woodbridge Developmental Center, was charged theft by deception and falsification of government records earlier this month, according to Nicole Brossoie, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Human Services.
Prosecutors search for family of homeless Irvington man who was beat to deathtag:www.nj.com,2014:/essex/index.ssf/4360.126843842014-04-17T19:20:04Z2014-04-17T19:20:04ZWilliam Crews, who was born on Jan. 17, 1968, lived in Newark shortly before his death and was believed to have relatives in New York City, prosecutors said.jqueallyhttp://connect.nj.com/user/jqueally/index.html
William Crews, who was born on Jan. 17, 1968, lived in Newark shortly before his death and was believed to have relatives in New York City, prosecutors said.